| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 23 August 2026 |
 WELCOME Isaiah 51.1–6 looks back to Abraham and Sarah as examples of faith, reminding God’s people that God can bring fruitfulness, comfort, justice, and lasting salvation even out of barrenness and wilderness. Romans 12.1–8 shifts that into practical discipleship: because of God’s mercy, believers are called to offer themselves fully to God, be transformed in mind, and use their different gifts humbly within the one body. Matthew 16.13–20 centres on Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah. This recognition becomes the foundation for the Church’s life and mission. Isaiah tells us to remember the rock we come from; Matthew shows us Christ as the rock on whom the Church is built; Romans tells us how to live as that Church. Who do you say Jesus is? We can’t just shrug the question off, it matters more than buildings and committees. Once we have glimpsed who he is, the Messiah, the Son of the living God… it changes everything. Blessings for your week Revd Rosie SUNDAY SERVICES 23RD AUGUST 12TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 10:30am Parish Eucharist COLLECT Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen READINGS Isaiah 51.1-6 Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. 2 Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, but I blessed him and made him many. 3 For the Lord will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song.4 Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples. 5 I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope. 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and those who live on it will die like gnats; but my salvation will be for ever, and my deliverance will never be ended. Romans 12.1-8 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgement, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness. Matthew 16.13-20 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ 14And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ 15He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ 16Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ 17And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’ 20Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. Sermon Recording from Sunday 16th August 2026 (Rev Rosie) NOTICES PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Christine, Dorothy, Chloe, Bill, Jennifer, Matt, Stef, and Joanna. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: Jeffrey Seller and all those recently departed this life, and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Baptisms: Freddie Weddings: Community Prayers: Clewer Green School, Mrs Branch, Mr Seymour, and all the staff, pupils, staff and governors. Busy Buttons CORE Charity and for all the work that they do. For all our Care Homes, for the safety of residents and staff. We pray also for Windsor Christian Action. For EMERGE advocacy for their work in hosptials. Please pray for the PCC as they work through the Mission Action Plan and discern God’s mission in Clewer. Parish Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for all who live or work in Shirley Avenue, Kingsbury Mews, Rutherford Close, West Crescent, East Cresecent, Hatch Lane and Firs Avenue. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa. Please pray also for the Churches in these Dioceses: Bari (Nigeria), Baringo (Kenya), Barisal (Bangladesh), Barrackpore (North India), Bath and Wells (England) and Bathurst (Australia).Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families. If you would like anyone added to our Prayer List please email the office office@clewerparish.org SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS No Wednesday Morning Prayer in August No Tue/Thur/Sun Evening Prayer in August The church is open for private prayer 10.00am – 5.00pm daily Sun 30 August 10:30am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Worship Explorers (Childrens Church) Sun 06 September 10:30am All Age Eucharist – BACK TO SCHOOL 5.00pm Eucharist Sun 13 September 10:30am Parish Eucharist 5.00pm Evening Prayer Save the Date! Adam’s Collation and Induction as Vicar of St Luke’s will take place on Wednesday 9th September at 7pm. All welcome! UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Whilst there are no Prayers & Bears sessions in August every Friday from 10am-12pm there will be craft activities happening at St Andrews Churchyard Tidy Dates – Save the Date – 10-12am Sat 5th Sept Churchyard Tea Saturday 12th September 3-5pm afternoon teas and socialising in the churchyard REQUEST – if you would like to read or do intercessions at Sunday morning services please email the office to be added to the list or sign up at the back of church.     CHURCH GIVING Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to our church financially as well as through their time and skills. As we see our congregation grow and our community events increase we invite you to prayerfully consider how you might support this ongoing growth. Every contribution helps us serve our parish here in Clewer. Finance Details Parish Giving Scheme – where one off payments or regular giving can be set up. Alternatively, financial contributions can be paid directly to our bank account, the details of which are: HSBC Bank Sort Code: 40-47-37 Account number: 11373366 Account name: PCC St Andrews Church If you haven’t already please consider downloading the Church of Englands EverydayFaith app to help with daily reflections to inspire, equip and encourage you in your everday faith. CONTACTS Rector Revd Rosie Webb 01753 852334, email: rector@clewerparish.org Parish Office email: office@clewerparish.org Parish Website: www.standrewsclewer.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/standrewsclewer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/st_andrews_clewer/ Churchwarden: Vacant Contact via email: office@clewerparish.org Safeguarding Policy: www.standrewsclewer.org/safeguarding-policy Safeguarding Officer: clewerparishsafeguarding@gmail.com |